The appearance of a secret excreted from the human body informs both the norm and deviations. For example, with a runny nose or otitis media, the appearance of fluid clearly indicates the disease. The human reproductive system is much more complex. Discharge in men, when excited, can inform a normal state of health or, vice versa, indicate the development of a disease.
Should there be discharge in men during sexual arousal?
In men, the appearance of mucus in the urethra is in some cases a natural and necessary process. When an erection occurs, a transparent discharge appears in the volume of a few drops. They are called pre-seminal fluid, such physiological phenomena are completely normal.
The volume of mucus secretion completely depends on the characteristics of the male body and must meet certain characteristics to be considered the norm. In particular, there should not be excessive density, color or specific odors.
The appearance of a secret occurs in the following cases that lead to an erection:
- Masturbation;
- Sexual caresses of a partner;
- Thoughts about intimacy.
The frequency of appearance of this phenomenon also depends on the characteristics of the reproductive system. Some men experience discharge with every arousal, while others rarely see it.
From the point of view of medical specialists, the presence of exudate during sexual arousal promotes conception: it acts as an additional conductor for sperm in the process of reaching the ovum and reduces the level of acidity of the female vagina, which destroys sperm. Consequently, the secretion of the genital organ is actively involved in the fertilization process and is considered an important mechanism of the male reproductive system.
Why is this happening?
Doctors have not fully established the reason for the leakage of fluid from the penis, however, it has been shown that the release of lubricant in men during the arousal process helps to facilitate the exit of the head of the genital organ from the folds without injury or damage. It is necessary to carefully observe intimate hygiene, the secreted liquid is an excellent breeding ground for pathogenic bacteria.
It is important to note that prolonged abstinence causes a much more abundant discharge, and the composition of the secret becomes thicker and cloudy. It is necessary to ensure that there is no discoloration, no streaks of blood or an unpleasant smell. Some doctors believe that the appearance of fluid is due to the body preparing for intimacy with a woman.
Pathological discharge can appear for several reasons:
- Improper nutrition, in particular, the use of sour, spicy pickles;
- Inflammatory processes caused by pathogenic bacteria;
- Sexually transmitted diseases;
- Concomitant complications after surgery or injuries;
- Oncological pathologies.
Download varieties.
Various types of discharge are normal, as long as they are not accompanied by additional signs.
However, if a specific odor, itching, fever, pain in the groin or penis become concomitant factors, this is already a cause for concern and referral to a urologist.
Types of discharge related to the norm.
3 types of secrets produced and fluids are considered absolutely normal and natural.
- Libido urethritis. The secret of the lubrication function. It looks like a liquid of a transparent, odorless consistency. It appears in small volumes, it does not cause discomfort. The composition contains a small amount of sperm, however, with unprotected intercourse, pregnancy of the partner can occur;
- Spegma. Whitish secret, sometimes has a yellowish tinge, often smells unpleasant. Fluid secretion is provided by the glands located under the foreskin. Its appearance does not indicate pathology, but indicates that the man neglects the rules of personal hygiene;
- Sperm. A white liquid with a viscous consistency. The discharge is produced by the urethra during orgasm. Contains a high percentage of sperm and secretions.
Discharge containing mucus
They often indicate the appearance of sexually transmitted diseases. In cases where the secret has a high viscosity, but retains transparency, the probability of the following diseases is high:
In addition, the ailments are confirmed by the presence of a high level of leukocytes in blood tests.
Purulent discharge
Evidence of gonorrhea. The leaking liquid is yellow with a greenish tinge and an unpleasant odor. The consistency is thick and sticky. When secretly analyzed, a significant level of leukocytes is found.
Discharge during inflammation
Inflammatory diseases that change the composition of the secretion are caused by:
- Staphylococcus aureus;
- Escherichia coli;
- Candida fungus;
- Streptococcus.
When non-gonorrheal urethritis occurs - inflammation in the urethral canal, the secreted fluid is characterized by:
- Cloudiness and stickiness;
- The presence of mucus;
- Purulent content.
It is accompanied by pain, discomfort, itching.
For diseases of the foreskin, balanoposthitis, abundant discharge, containing a large amount of purulent content, is characteristic. There is redness, swelling, severe pain.
Prostatitis is characterized by a discharge of mucus mixed with pus. Additional symptoms are pain, decreased erectile function, frequent need to empty the bladder.
To determine candidiasis, it is enough to study the photo, which shows a secret feature of it. It has the consistency of a curd, this form of mycosis is accompanied by redness of the glans penis, excruciating itching.
Discharge with blood
The secret contained in the blood requires the utmost attention. Similar signs indicate:
- Infectious diseases, in particular chronic infectious urethritis;
- Injury of the urethral canal during medical procedures;
- Elimination of sand and stones from the kidneys, more blood is noticed when urinating;
- Malignant formations in the area of the prostate gland, ovaries, genitals. In this case, the discharge contains brown or dark blood, often in the form of clots.
Norm or deviation?
An unequivocal sign of pathology is the presence of mucus, pus, discoloration, a fishy or sour odor, stickiness or cloudiness.
- Medium density;
- Transparency;
- Without smell.
For minor changes in color and consistency, it is important to analyze:
- Your own sex life, the presence or absence of casual and unprotected relationships;
- Factors that contribute to a decrease in the protective functions of the body;
- Possible changes in the usual menu;
- The presence of concomitant diseases.
Do I need to see a doctor?
An immediate visit to the doctor requires a striking secret that is not characteristic of a man. Any change in the structure and color of the liquid requires an examination to identify the factors that lead to such violations.
Diagnostic measures include:
- Spermogram;
- Urethral swab;
- Ultrasound examination of the organs of the genitourinary system;
- Collection of urine for general analysis;
- Clinical blood test.
Based on the results of the diagnosis, a treatment regimen is prescribed for the underlying disease that caused the appearance of pathological exudate. Ignoring these signs leads to a deterioration in well-being and the transition of the disease to a chronic form that is difficult to treat. A timely visit to the urologist will allow you to quickly cope with the disease and maintain health for a long period.
When the penis is in a state of arousal, a small amount of fluid is released from the urethra. This is a normal phenomenon that is inherent in almost all healthy men. With the development of diseases, the consistency and volume of the lubricant change. An unpleasant odor, pain, or burning sensation occurs when urinating or having erections. Such a clinical picture requires special attention from a person, since there is a threat to health.
The discharge during arousal in men is called pre-ejaculation. It protrudes through the opening of the urethra when the boy is aroused. The pre-seed is secreted by the bulbourethral glands and the glands of Littre, which are found along the canal, from the outer opening to the neck of the bladder.
Discharge after arousal in men performs the following functions:
- provide free passage of semen through the urethra;
- destroy bacteria;
- hydrate and suppress the acidic environment in the urethra.
The pre-seed can also act as a lubricant during intercourse, but in most cases, the amount allocated will not be enough for this. Pre-ejaculation is one of the components of semen. Enters semen during ejaculation, mixes with semen, allowing you to protect sperm from the acidic environment of a woman's vagina.
The volume of pre-ejaculation depends directly on the degree of arousal of the boy. Maximum concentration is achieved with a strong sexual desire. The normal amount of liquid is 5 ml.
Some members of the stronger sex are physiologically incapable of producing lubricant. The absence of pregnant women during erection reduces the ability to conceive.
Healthy precum has the following characteristics:
- lack of odor
- transparency;
- viscosity;
- lack of lumps or inclusions;
- it does not cause unpleasant or painful sensations.
The pre-seed performs cleaning functions, so its consistency may change. A man may notice cloudiness of the lubricant after repeated intercourse, poor hygiene, or before ejaculation. He will be back to normal in 1-2 days. Otherwise, the development of the disease process should be suspected.
Pathological mucous secretions in men differ from healthy ones in color, odor, and consistency. They are almost always accompanied by unpleasant sensations.
Symptoms that indicate abnormal lubrication:
- the appearance of fluid from the urethra during the day;
- the appearance of an unpleasant smell;
- pain when urinating;
- the formation of an excessive amount of mucus;
- voluntary release of lubricant without sexual arousal;
- presence of third party inclusions;
- change in consistency to too thick or runny.
These signs are characteristic of pathological processes that indicate the development of diseases.
Unhealthy discharge in men is divided into types:
| One type | Description |
|---|---|
| Spermatorrhea | Spontaneous semen leakage without reaching orgasm. The cause of the process is the decrease in muscle tone of the vas deferens. Pathology develops due to chronic inflammation. |
| Hematorrhea | Release of fat contaminated with blood. It appears with lesions of the mucous membrane of the urethra. |
| Leukocytic urethritis | The exudative phase of the inflammatory process resulting from thermal, mechanical, chemical, or viral damage to the mucous membrane of the urethra. |
| Mucopurulent | They consist of a small amount of leukocytes, serous fluid, and glandular secretions. This mucus is characterized by an active formation during the night. The man notices the discharge of pus in the morning and yellow spots can be found on his underwear. Mucopurulent discharge appears when the urethra is damaged by bacteria: Trichomonas, ureamicoplasma, chlamydia. |
| Purulent | It includes a large number of leukocytes, urethral epithelium, mucus, and serous fluid. They have a thick consistency and an unpleasant odor. They appear as drops with a yellow or greenish tint. Evidence of the development of gonococcal urethritis, which is formed against the background of chlamydia and gonorrhea. |
The amount of mucus secreted can be large or small. Poor lubrication can be difficult to detect. To do this, pressure must be applied to the urethra so that the fluid protrudes through the opening. It dries quickly to form a film on the glans membrane. The slimy consistency causes the sponges in the urethra to stick together.
Pre-ejaculation (pre-ejaculation or Cooper's fluid) is a clear, colorless and viscous pre-seminal fluid that is released from the urethra of a man's penis to the outside when he is sexually aroused. Pre-ejaculation is inevitable during human relationships. This secret is also secreted by a man during masturbation, in preparation for intercourse (eg stroking), or in the early stage of copulation, some time before the man fully orgasms and ejaculates.
Pre-ejaculated origin
The pre-seed is made up mainly of the bulbourethral glands (Cooper's glands), as well as the glands of Littre.
Littre's glands are an additional site of preconstruction formation. They are tubular-alveolar urethral glands of the urethra, located throughout their length, from the external opening to the neck of the bladder, in the submucosa, fibromuscular and connective tissue layers. They secrete and excrete a mucous fluid, the amount of which increases with sexual arousal. Along with the secretion of the glands of Cooper, the secretion of the glands of Littre also serves to hydrate the urethra, to maintain a favorable alkaline reaction for the sperm during their passage through the urethra.
The amount of pre-ejaculate excreted
The amount of precum secreted by a man varies greatly between individuals. Some men do not excrete a pre-seed, while in others its volume reaches 5 ml. The pre-seed contains a number of chemicals found in the seed, such as acid phosphatase. And some seed markers, such as gamma-glutamyltransferase, are completely absent from the pre-seed.
The function performed by the preselection
The acidic environment of a man's urethra and a woman's vagina is hostile to a man's semen. The pre-sperm neutralizes the residual acidity in the urethra caused by urine, thus creating a more favorable environment for the passage of sperm. Normally, the vaginal environment is acidic; The insertion of pre-sperm before ejaculation can alter the vaginal environment to promote the survival of the semen. The pre-sperm can collect the sperm left in the urethra from previous ejaculations. Pre-sperm does not act as a lubricant during intercourse, but it facilitates the passage of sperm through the canal during ejaculation and also participates in the clotting of semen.
Risks associated with previous exposure
Studies have shown the presence of HIV in most pre-semen samples from HIV-infected men. Infection with the immunodeficiency virus leads to HIV infection, the last stage of which is known as AIDS. Many also express concern that it is impossible to find sperm in pre-semen and therefore cannot cause pregnancy, using this fact against the use of interrupted sexual intercourse (removal of the penis) as a method to prevent pregnancy. . No large studies have been done to determine sperm content in pre-sperm, but several small studies have suggested that sperm is present in pre-sperm. The pre-ejaculation released after a recent ejaculation is also likely to contain semen, as there is always some ejaculation left in the ducts after orgasm.
Enhanced pre-semen education
Some men are concerned about the amount of precum they release. A doctor described a patient who was confused about previous seepage of seeds through pants during kissing and other mild erotic stimuli. Several reports have shown satisfactory results when these men were treated with a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor [5]. In such cases, a doctor recommended a differential diagnosis with prostatorrhea, discharge from the prostate gland during straining associated with urination or defecation.
Religious attitude
For Sunni Muslims, releasing prey during proper sleep requires a purification ritual.